This is such a carefully curated and needed collection.
Parenting does happen in that space between what we give and what we carry — and I felt that line immediately. The way you organized these essays around guilt, burnout, comparison, and self-preservation makes the emotional weight of parenting feel both seen and shared.
Thank you for including my piece alongside these voices. It’s an honour to be part of a conversation that reminds parents they are not alone in the questions they carry.
The mix of essays about guilt, comparison, burnout, and partnership reflects how internal and systemic pressures collide. What I appreciate is the movement from self-judgment toward curiosity and shared load. Parenting is not just about endurance; it is about learning where to set boundaries so resentment does not quietly build.
This is such a thoughtful reading of the issue’s flow—thank you. And, I completely agree: parenting can’t just be about pushing through. It has to include honest assessment and recalibration along the way.
This is such a carefully curated and needed collection.
Parenting does happen in that space between what we give and what we carry — and I felt that line immediately. The way you organized these essays around guilt, burnout, comparison, and self-preservation makes the emotional weight of parenting feel both seen and shared.
Thank you for including my piece alongside these voices. It’s an honour to be part of a conversation that reminds parents they are not alone in the questions they carry.
There’s so much grace woven through this issue.
Grace is the perfect word to describe these pieces. I genuinely appreciated every essay included here—yours included. 🧡
The mix of essays about guilt, comparison, burnout, and partnership reflects how internal and systemic pressures collide. What I appreciate is the movement from self-judgment toward curiosity and shared load. Parenting is not just about endurance; it is about learning where to set boundaries so resentment does not quietly build.
This is such a thoughtful reading of the issue’s flow—thank you. And, I completely agree: parenting can’t just be about pushing through. It has to include honest assessment and recalibration along the way.
Thank you for including me!
Thrilled to have you! Thank you for consistently—and courageously—saying the quiet parts out loud.
I love how you hae compiled all these essays together- all the similar topics, but different perspectives!
Thank you, Tasneem!